Szechuan Dry-Fried Green Beans
Szechuan Dry-Fried Green Beans, known as 'Gan Bian Si Ji Dou' (干煸四季豆), is a classic Sichuan stir-fry dish where green beans are cooked until blistered and slightly dehydrated, then tossed with savory and spicy seasonings. The typical ingredients include green beans, minced pork, preserved vegetables (ya cai), garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies or Sichuan peppercorns for heat and numbing sensation. It originates from the Sichuan province of China, celebrated for its bold, complex flavors.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderate in calories, typically around 200-300 per serving, with a balanced profile of carbohydrates from the beans, protein from the pork, and fat from the cooking oil. It provides dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, and K from the green beans, along with iron and B vitamins from the pork, making it a nutritious component of a meal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 800 IU |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 55 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the 'dry-frying' technique is a hallmark of Sichuan cuisine, designed to intensify flavors and create a unique texture without deep-frying. Nutritionally, cooking green beans this way can help retain their water-soluble vitamins better than boiling, while the addition of fermented ya cai adds a probiotic-like depth of flavor.
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